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Aunt of Indian cricketer Minnu Mani killed in tragic tiger attack in Kerala

Aunt of Indian cricketer Minnu Mani killed in tragic tiger attack in Kerala

Radha's tragic death sparked protests, with villagers claiming they had alerted the Forest Department about a suspected tiger in the area, but no action was taken.

Disturbing news has come from Wayanad, Kerala, as India’s emerging spinner Minnu Mani’s aunt, Radha, was tragically attacked and killed by a tiger, according to reports. Radha, aged 45, was on her way to pick coffee beans at a private estate in Mananthavady. Her husband, who works as a forest watcher on a temporary basis, dropped her near the main road close to the plantation area.

However, before she could reach the forest, a tiger attacked her. Over the years, many families have suffered from wild animal attacks, primarily from big felines and elephants. This long-standing issue saw a massive protests after Radha’s death, with residents demanding action from government officials responsible for ensuring safety in such areas.

It was also reported that the state anti-Maoist force and State SC/ST Welfare Minister O R Kelu visited the area to calm the protesters. Kelu said that the tiger would be shot and announced a compensation of Rs 11 lakh for Radha’s family, with Rs 5 lakh to be paid immediately. It is important to note that this is not the first incident of such attacks in Wayanad.

Minnu Mani shocked by aunt’s fatal tiger attack

Minnu, who is already part of the Indian women’s team setup, having played in three One-Day Internationals and four Twenty20 matches, and currently plays for Delhi Capitals in the WPL, shared an emotional post on social media. “This news is quite shocking; I just found out about it. The victim of the tiger attack in Pancharakolly is my uncle’s wife,” Minnu wrote. She also urged the authorities to take action as soon as possible to prevent such conflicts. “I wish the authorities would take strict measures against the tiger responsible for this tragedy,” said Minnu, the first tribal woman from Kerala to play international cricket.



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